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Pitch Dark - by Courtney Alameda (Paperback)

Pitch Dark - by  Courtney Alameda (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><b>From </b><b>Courtney Alameda, t</b><b>his thrilling, YA sci-fi horror and space adventure will be sure to stay with readers long after the last pages.</b> <p/>Lost to time, Tuck Morgan and his crew have slept in stasis aboard the <i>USS John Muir </i>for centuries. Their ship harbors a chunk of Earth, which unbeknownst to them, is the last hope for the failing human race. <p/>Laura Cruz is a shipraider searching the galaxy for the history that was scattered to the stars. Once her family locates the <i>John Muir</i> and its precious cargo, they are certain human civilization is saved. <p/>When Tuck's and Laura's worlds collide--literally--the two teens must outwit their enemies, evade brutal monsters that kill with sound, and work together to save the <i>John Muir</i> . . . and the whole human race. <p/>Find out if they succeed in <i>Pitch Dark</i>, a captivating young adult thriller from the author of <i>Shutter. </i> <p/>In this intense sci-fi thriller, Alameda poses the question: Is the human species worthy of being saved? Two teen protagonists provide the first-person play-by-play in alternating chapters. . . . A must-have sci-fi read that teens won't be able to put down. --<i>School Library Journal<br></i><br>Teens who like their science fiction served with a large dose of suspense and horror, and a bit of a love story tossed in, will eagerly devour this title. --<i>VOYA</i></p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p><b>Praise for <i>Pitch Dark</i>: </b> <p/>In this intense sci-fi thriller, Alameda poses the question: Is the human species worthy of being saved? Two teen protagonists provide the first-person play-by-play in alternating chapters. . . . A must-have sci-fi read that teens won't be able to put down. --<i>School Library Journal</i> <p/><b>Praise for <i>Shutter: </i><br></b><br>Alameda excels at creating hideous creatures that are the stuff of nightmares. The rapid pacing, advanced technology, and limitless weapons just add appeal for readers seeking a supernatural thriller. --<i>Booklist</i> <p/>Alameda makes a strong debut with this fast-paced urban fantasy/horror novel. Alameda's worldbuilding is strong . . . and her characters evoke shows like <i>Buffy</i> and <i>Supernatural</i>. --<i>Publishers Weekly</i></p><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Courtney Alameda</b> is the author of <i>Shutter</i>, which <i>School Library Journal</i> praised as "a standout in the genre." A former teen librarian, she lives and writes full-time in Utah.

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